Mendip Living Oct - Nov 2020
As the festive season approaches, we delve into preparing for guests, stocking the larder and getting cosy. Plus, retirement on your mind after lockdown? We look at the benefits of 'right-sizing'
As the festive season approaches, we delve into preparing for guests, stocking the larder and getting cosy. Plus, retirement on your mind after lockdown? We look at the benefits of 'right-sizing'
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MAKING A GUEST ROOM<br />
W<br />
feel like home<br />
hilst it can feel like another job to<br />
add to the list, preparing the guest<br />
bedroom to receive guests for<br />
Christmas can actually be quite relaxing -<br />
making a space comfortable and inviting<br />
really does something good for the soul.<br />
When you start to plan your guest room,<br />
think about what you’d expect to find in<br />
a lovely hotel and try to make your room<br />
measure up to that standard. Your budget<br />
may not be enough to create a getaway<br />
oasis, but you can clear the decks, lay out<br />
all the necessities, and provide a quiet place<br />
to relax.<br />
PROVIDE A<br />
COMFORTABLE BED<br />
Don’t give your guests the oldest, saggiest<br />
mattress you have. Try sleeping in the room<br />
yourself and assess the quality of your sleep<br />
on that mattress - it may be time to invest<br />
in a new one. If you can’t afford a new bed,<br />
think about getting a quality air mattress.<br />
adding luxurious bed linens and comfort<br />
items supplied by fine B&Bs: a featherbed or<br />
wool mattress topper, a choice of pillows, a<br />
cosy down quilt or thick throw, extra blankets<br />
and freshly ironed pillowcases. We like to<br />
provide a decorative basket in the room filled<br />
with extra blankets.<br />
MAKE ROOM FOR<br />
A SUITCASE<br />
Clear a space to put a luggage rack or<br />
provide a small table or bench to set down<br />
a suitcase. No one likes to have to stoop<br />
over to the floor to pull out a clean pair of<br />
socks. Even a chair is better than nothing.<br />
SUPPLY EXTRA LINENS<br />
Always have an extra set of bed and bath<br />
linens available for your guests. Accidents<br />
do happen! Or you may have one of those<br />
wonderful guests who insists on changing<br />
the sheets when they leave. Let them do it,<br />
and thank them profusely.<br />
UPGRADE YOUR<br />
BEDDING<br />
Beyond clean, crisp bedding, think about<br />
CLEAR THE DECKS<br />
Resist the temptation to cover the top of the<br />
dresser with your prized collectables or fill<br />
Earthy materials and handmade items make spaces feel cosy. Left to right: Clio<br />
Basket, £25, habitat.co.uk; White Arrow Mudcloth, £56, hauslife.co.uk; Arizona<br />
Natural Woven Chair, £385, Cielshopinteriors.com<br />
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